Places to Stay With a Bar in Norwich

What's on offer

BritStays has six published places to stay in the Norwich area that have a bar on site. That isn't a huge choice, so it helps to know what kind of trip you're planning before you start comparing. Four are hotels, one is a camping option and one is a caravanning option. Every listing is under Norwich itself. We don't have a breakdown by village or neighbourhood, so treat this as a single pool of stays rather than a choice between distinct areas.

Beyond the bar, the facilities vary. Across the six:

• Four have a restaurant and four have parking.
• Three are pet friendly, three have disabled access and three offer WiFi.
• Three list toilets as a facility, which matters most at the camping and caravanning end.
• Two have a gift shop.

None of these facilities is universal apart from the bar. Check each listing for the things you can't do without.

Matching a stay to your trip

Hotel comforts and a pool. If you want somewhere to swim after a day out, Holiday Inn Norwich-North and Sprowston Manor both list a swimming pool and a gym. Holiday Inn Norwich-North also has a spa, which makes it the obvious pick if a relaxing break is the point of the trip.

Couples wanting dinner and a drink without going out. Oaklands Hotel lists a bar and a restaurant, so you can eat and unwind in the same place. Restaurants feature at four of the six stays. Even so, it's worth confirming that the one you choose serves evening meals on the nights you're there.

Families. Red Lion Campsite stands out because it has a playground alongside its bar and restaurant. Parents can sit with a drink while children burn off energy. The pools at Holiday Inn Norwich-North and Sprowston Manor are also a strong draw for children on a hotel-based trip.

Camping or caravanning. Red Lion Campsite and Bedingham Hall Farm are the two non-hotel stays in this set, and between them they cover the camping and caravanning options. Bedingham Hall Farm lists a bar, toilets and a gift shop. If you're bringing a tent, tourer or motorhome, check which pitch types each one takes before you book.

Accessibility. Holiday Inn Norwich City lists disabled access, along with a bar and WiFi. Three of the six stays have disabled access in total. Ring ahead to ask about the specific features you need, such as step-free routes or accessible bathrooms.

Dog owners. Three of the six are pet friendly. We can't tell you from our data which three, so check each listing. Ask about any charges, room restrictions and whether dogs are welcome in the bar itself.

Things to do while you're there

The attractions listed near these stays lean towards museums and wildlife, with one big family day out.

• Aviation history: The 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum is listed in Norwich. The 95th Bomb Group Red Feather Club, in Suffolk, makes a good pairing if this period interests you.
• Animals: Pettitts Animal Adventure Park is listed under Great Yarmouth and Africa Alive under Southwold. Both are good options for a family day.
• Theme park: BeWILDerwood, listed under Wroxham, is the standout choice for children.
• Museums further afield: Anna Sewell House and Lowestoft Maritime Museum are both listed under Great Yarmouth, and Sheringham Museum at The Mo under Cromer.

Several of these are listed under other towns, so check travel times from your chosen stay before planning a day around them. Also check opening days and times directly with each attraction, as these can change through the year.

When to book

With only six stays in this set, choice narrows quickly once the popular ones fill up. That is especially true at the camping and caravanning end, where there is just one of each. If you're set on Red Lion Campsite's playground or a particular pitch type, book as early as you can, particularly for school holidays and bank holiday weekends.

For the hotels, the features that tend to sway people are the pools at Holiday Inn Norwich-North and Sprowston Manor and the spa at Holiday Inn Norwich-North. If those matter to you, don't leave booking until the last minute.

Before you confirm, it's worth checking a few details directly with the stay:

• Whether dogs are accepted, if you're bringing one.
• Whether parking is on site, as only four of the six list it.
• Whether the restaurant is open on your dates.
• What accessibility features are in place, if you need them.